Stay updated with breaking news from Jeff gogan. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
MARLBOROUGH Santa is making a pre-Christmas visit to the city this weekend to spread some holiday cheer. Marlborough is holding its first Santa Run Saturday and Sunday evening to give children throughout the city an opportunity to see and wave to Santa. The city’s annual Home for the Holiday event which includes the tree lighting and a visit from Santa was canceled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Marlborough Fire Department will chauffer Santa in Rescue 1 throughout the city from 3:30-8:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Neighborhoods east of Rte. 85 will receive a visit from Santa on Saturday. Santa will drive through streets west of Rte. 85 on Sunday. Residents can track Santa’s progress via the Glympse mobile app. ....
SAMPLER: Santa Run to feature Glympse tracking Mary Wenzel Local children can take advantage of the special bright red Santa mailboxes in the city in order to send Santa Claus a letter this holiday season. At the Marlborough Post Office, 20 Florence St., Marlborough Mayor Arthur Vigeant was joined by Recreation Director Chuck Thebado, Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Gogan and Postmaster Nick Tselekis to speak about holiday happenings and to remind children to submit their letters to Santa soon so he has enough time to respond before the Christmas holiday. Due to the pandemic, the city’s downtown tree lighting and festivities won’t be taking place, however, the Marlborough Fire Department has plans to chauffeur Santa Claus around the city this season. The Santa Run will take place between 4:30 and 8:30 p.m. on the evenings of Dec. 19 and 20. Residents can follow Santa by downloading a free app called Glympse to track Santa’s real time. ....